Indian stock markets mostly remained in the negative zone during the week except for Wednesday.
Asian stock markets were under pressure amid concerns over the coronavirus outbreak that has slowed production and weakened demand in China.
Back home, I'm sure you've heard about Moody's cutting India's GDP growth forecast.
Amid all this gloom, we at Equitymaster believe in taking advantage of the negativity in the stock market and buy the best stocks that are poised to ride India's economic recovery.
But how to pick the best stocks and what are the opportunities to look out for in such times?
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BSE Sensex is trading up by 167 points, while the NSE Nifty is trading up by 50 points.
Indian share markets open in green. The BSE Sensex opened up by 156 points, while the Nifty is trading higher by 52 points.
HEG share price is trading up by 5% and its current market price is Rs 2,177. The BSE CAPITAL GOODS is up by 0.7%. The top gainers in the BSE CAPITAL GOODS Index are HEG (up 5.3%) and GRAPHITE INDIA (up 7.5%). The top losers are KALPATARU POWER (down 0.1%) and HONEYWELL AUTOMATION (down 0.4%).
BANK OF MAHARASHTRA share price is trading up by 6% and its current market price is Rs 24. The BSE BANKEX is up by 1.0%. The top gainers in the BSE BANKEX Index is BANK OF MAHARASHTRA (up 5.9%). The top losers is KOTAK MAHINDRA BANK (down 0.3%).
ADANI PORTS & SEZ share price is trading down by 5% and its current market price is Rs 755. The BSE 500 is up by 0.1%. The top gainers in the BSE 500 Index are GRAPHITE INDIA (up 5.4%) and GSK CONSUMER (up 5.1%). The top losers are ADANI PORTS & SEZ (down 5.3%) and MAH. SCOOTERS (down 5.2%).
MAHINDRA HOLIDAYS share price is trading down by 6% and its current market price is Rs 221. The BSE 500 is up by 0.1%. The top gainers in the BSE 500 Index are GRAPHITE INDIA (up 5.4%) and GSK CONSUMER (up 5.1%). The top losers are MAHINDRA HOLIDAYS (down 6.4%) and MAH. SCOOTERS (down 5.2%).
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